(The kitchen supply store where I work is going out of business. All over the store are bright yellow and black signs stating this, along with, “All Sales Final, No Returns,” and “Cash and Credit Cards Only, No Checks Accepted”.)

Me: “Thank you, ma’am. Your total is [price].”

(The customer opens her purse and pulls out a checkbook.)

Me: “I’m sorry ma’am. We are not able to accept checks at this time.”

Customer: “Why not?”

Me: “Because the store is going out of business.”

Customer: “So, why is that my problem?”

Me: “I’m sorry, ma’am. It’s not your problem. However, we are not able to accept checks any longer.”

Customer: “Well, I don’t see where it says that!”

(I point at the sign behind me.)

Me: “Here…”

(I point at another sign on the front counter.)

Me: “…here…”

(I point at a third sign directly below her open checkbook.)

Me: “…and here.”

Customer: “I read at home! Why should I be forced to read when I shop?!”